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elephants never forget
Elephants are captivating, clever and curious creatures. They have fascinated us for ages and have been depended upon by their human neighbors for centuries. Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas and its charity, The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation will sponsor the upcoming photography exhibit, Elephants in Between, showcasing images by photojournalist Brent Lewin which captures this dynamic relationship in Thailand. Since 2007, Brent has focused on elephants in both urban and rural settings. His photographs are the story of a struggle to preserve traditional cultural identities in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
The exhibit will be located in Bangkok at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand between September 3 and October 14, and will feature Brent’s stunning images depicting Asian elephants in Thailand.
Once a symbol of honor and dignity, elephants have been used in development efforts across Thailand, especially in the logging and tourism industries. These exploits have come to represent the inequity of the country’s economy. Brent captures the deep emotion behind this modern problem through his series of moving photographs.
Brent’s work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, New York Times, Discovery Channel Magazine and Newsweek. His work with elephants has been awarded by Pictures of the Year International, Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3), the International Photography Awards, American Photo and the FCCT Photojournalism Annual. He is currently involved as associate producer and videographer on a feature length documentary, Elephants Never Forget, produced by CanazWest Pictures in coproduction with the National Film Board of Canada starting later this fall, which explores the plight of the Asian elephant and the modern human-elephant relationship in Thailand and China.
The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation is headquartered at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa in Chiang Saen, Thailand, which also runs an on-site elephant camp and elephant conservation center dedicated to rescuing elephants from a life on the streets of Bangkok or other major Thai cities. Use this worthy cause as an excuse to visit Thailand. First see the photographs, and then travel to Anantara to get up-close-and-personal with the subjects for yourself.
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a toast to art
Photo from: paradizo.com
Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, located along the idyllic coast of the Gulf of Siam in Thailand, has teamed up with local Siam Winery and internationally renowned artist Christopher Hogan in a collaboration everyone can raise a glass to – and the first of its kind in Thailand.
At a tasting of Moonsoon Valley Wine at the resort last year, guests (Mr. Hogan was among them) at Hua Hin were so enamored with the local flavors from just down to road that he became inspired to create a label reflecting the wine’s natural surroundings and the beauty of Thailand.
Launching a little more than a year after his first sip, Mr. Hogans’s three limited editions bottles embody the lush tropical gardens of the resort and Thailand’s stunning marine life. The series is made from white shiraz, red shiraz, and colombard. In keeping with the local flavor, all three have been specially designed to pair well with the cuisine of Thailand and are best tasted alongside a traditional meal. We’ll drink (and eat) to that!
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creative meeting place
If you’re lucky enough to be in Beijing this weekend be sure and stop by the latest exhibit at the Tokyo Gallery Beijing titled “Genre Crossing”. It is a wonderful, vibrant exhibition by fashion designer Junko Koshino and contemporary artist Go Yayanagi.
all about chocolate
Switzerland is breaking its neutral stance this fall as the chocolateirs of Felchlin Switzerland will invade Pistache, Park Hyatt Dubai’s chic pastry boutique.
a touch of nature in a buzzing metropolis
Located in the picturesque and high-tech Roppongi development in Tokyo, the Mori Art Museum is known for featuring cutting-edge contemporary Asian artists. A short five minute walk from the Grand Hyatt, this art museum is conveniently located as well. The upcoming exhibit that begins on July 24th is titled ‘Sensing Nature: Rethinking the Japanese Perception of Nature’. This incredible exhibit features recently commissioned works by acclaimed artists, Yoshioka Tokujin, Shinoda Taro, and Kuribayashi Takashi. All three artists use their unique styles and abilities to create impressive installations that express their perception of nature. With most of Japan’s population living in cities, this exhibit offers an intriguing commentary on nature as viewed through urbanization and modernization. More of Tokujin’s adventurous work can also be seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, a scenic eight minute park walk from one of our favorite New York hotels, the Andaz 5th Avenue. This captivating exhibit will be on display at the Mori until November 7th and is just one of many exciting activities that can be found in Roppongi.
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weekend trip around the world
If you can’t make up your mind about a summer retreat location, don’t worry because Santa Fe will offer you a one-stop cultural extravaganza. During the weekend of July 9th-11th, the Santa Fe Folk Art Market will be available for your viewing pleasure. It is the largest folk-art market in the world, hosting over 130 artists from 52 different countries this year. So why decide between an exotic vacation in South Africa or a spiritual retreat to Japan, when you can take a trip to Santa Fe and experience a taste of both and more! With the Inn on the Alameda right around the corner, you won’t have to worry about finding a place to stay!
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modern meets stately
Tatton Park (left) and Jeff Koons’ Cracked Egg at Waddesdon Manor.
The National Trust is going modern with its new contemporary art initiative, Trust New Art. Pairing up with Arts Council England, the Trust is introducing a three-year contemporary arts and crafts program at selected historic houses across England. For members of the Royal Oak Foundation – the U.S. affiliate to the National Trust – entry into these historic houses is free, so sign up before you go to avoid entrance fees. Some Trust properties are already involved. Jeff Koons’ Cracked Egg is showcased alongside an exhibition of new lighting pieces by Brazilian designers, the Campana brothers, at Waddesdon Manor, and newly commissioned work by over 20 artists will be scattered around Tatton Park for its second contemporary art biennial. The juxtaposition of the refined historic houses and modern works of art will bring new crowds together and really spice up the English countryside. (more…)
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